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Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin) vs Silver Springs State Park - Group Camp Canoe Launch
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Marion County, Florida.
These ramps are about 2.0 miles apart.
Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin)
SILVER SPRINGS
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Silver Springs State Park - Group Camp Canoe Launch
OCALA
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
24 Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
Yes
Unknown
Launch Lanes
2
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Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Silver/Ocklawaha Rivers
Silver River
Trailer Parking
53 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin) and Silver Springs State Park - Group Camp Canoe Launch provide public access in Marion County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.